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EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

The USA must show its interest in making progress in trade discussions with the EU, urges the EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. .

EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

Trump Urges China to Initiate Trade Talks as Tensions Persist

USA's President Donald Trump is urging China to contact him to initiate negotiations to resolve the escalating trade conflict between the world's two largest economies, reports Bloomberg. At the same time, the progress for the EU's part in the same matter is small, according to reports.

Trump Urges China to Initiate Trade Talks as Tensions Persist

The EU's Trade Chief to Washington

The EU's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will be in Washington on Monday for negotiations with his counterparts in the USA, announces the EU Commission. > Commissioner Sefcovic is going to Washington with good intentions to try to find solutions that benefit us all, says trade spokesperson Olof Gill at a press briefing in Brussels.

The EU's Trade Chief to Washington

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

In the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs, the EU and China have plans for closer economic cooperation. .

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

The EU Commission proposes 25-percent tariffs on a large number of American goods, but not to the value previously announced. This according to a document that the news agency Reuters has taken part of.

EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

The EU wants to negotiate with the USA – but is preparing for countermeasures. On Wednesday, a first list of retaliatory tariffs will be voted on.

EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday

The EU's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will on Friday talk to his counterparts in the USA about President Donald Trump's new tariffs. "Unjustified tariffs will inevitably backfire.

EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday

EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is on his way to the USA to meet the US Trade Minister Howard Lutnick and the Trump administration's trade representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday. The visit comes ahead of April 2, when the US President Donald Trump is expected to present even more tariffs.

EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

EU and USA in Trade Talks

The EU and the USA are initiating direct talks regarding the looming trade war, according to the EU Commission. .

EU and USA in Trade Talks

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations.

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

On Wednesday next week, 25-percent US tariffs on steel and aluminium will be introduced – if President Donald Trump gets his way. And he has hinted at much more than that.

Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

From the EU, it may become relevant to introduce a tax on Chinese e-commerce giants such as Temu and Shein, writes Financial Times. It was one of the reasons why the Swedish clothing giant H&M's stock rose 3.

EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on.

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

The EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday.

New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall.

The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Sweden's Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to be responsible for environmental issues in the next EU Commission. Water and a "competitive circular economy" are also included in the job description.

Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Where are the sisters? was wondered in the old chips commercial. The same question can Ursula von der Leyen ask herself when her EU Commission risks becoming anything but equal.

Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President and can take a holiday – throughout the entire weekend. Then the work begins to piece together people and assignments to fulfill all the new promises.

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Sweden's next EU Commissioner is nominated. But now Jessika Roswall will also get a responsibility area – and be grilled by the EU Parliament.

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

Campaign about the future post in the EU commission is in full swing.

Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs